MSU GIS Day: AI and the Future of Geospatial Data

Wed, November 19, 2025 2:30 PM - Wed, November 19, 2025 4:00 PM at MSU Main Library, Green Room (4 West)

AI tools combined with GIS promise exciting new developments for research, infrastructure and more. Please join the MSU GIS Users Community to learn about AI and GIS from a panel discussion in celebration of GIS Day 2025.There will also be coffee, donuts and time for conversation.

Robert Goodwin of RS&GIS will lead a discussion on AI and geospatial technology for research and infrastructure work here at MSU.

Presenters:

Phil Wernette - Director, RS&GIS; Fixed-Term Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences
Erin Bunting - Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences
Joel Lenz - GIS Application Developer, MSU IT
Pouyan Nejadhashemi - University Research Foundation Professor, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Oscar Castaneda – GIS Software Developer, Michigan Invasive Species Network (MISIN) and MSU Department of Entomology